How to turn a Carmex tube into a super secret stash keeper.

By DIY Maven

What you need:

An empty tube of Carmex.
A knife.
A side cutter or sharp scissors.
A toothpick.
A cutting board.
A cup of boiling water.

What you do:

Over a cutting board, use the knife to pry off the bottom twisty part of the Carmex.

Shove the toothpick in the bottom hole of the tube and push the interior cup out of the container.

Using the side cutter, cut the twirly stick where indicated.

Place all parts in a cup of boiling water to melt any leftover Carmex and to get rid of any cooties.
After a few minutes, drain the water.
Shove what’s left of the bottom portion into the bottom hole of the tube and press until the part snaps securely into place.

Shove on the Carmex cap, and your super secret stash keeper is done. (Makes a great pill box or breath mint holder, when you want to carry something a bit more discreet. Note: the long edge of a US bill will have to be folded about 1/4" to fit.)

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December 05, 2007

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